Commercial environmental law is based on the polluter pays and precautionary principle Environmental laws and commercial responsibility are quickly increasing in the lead up to the UKs legally binding net zero legislation The polluter pays and precautionary principle are often weak in practical application - increased sanctions and more joint consideration for the environment, society and economy ought to be had
We need to decarbonise the building sector, which amounts to 39% of global GHG emissions. While traditionally the focus has been on operational carbon, we need to tackle embodied carbon. Reducing embodied carbon in buildings is a multifaceted challenge, involving decarbonisation of manufacturing of construction materials, and of construction operations.
The Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programme provides local governments the powers to buy and manage energy on behalf of citizens and businesses. CCA enables local governments to create an electrical buying organisation to purchase power from more sustainable energy sources, like wind or solar. CCAs can also aid in reducing dependency on fossil fuels, which are a significant cause of climate change.
There are multiple categories of drought; agricultural, meteorological, hydrological and socioeconomic. Climate change has exacerbated the frequency and intensity of drought. In Somalia droughts have caused an estimated 43?,000 more deaths compared with the mortality levels in 2015–2016.
Learn more about Youth Voices at International Climate Conferences during this event organised by the ClimaTalk COP28 Project for New York Climate Week 2023.
Back in 2015, the European Commission adopted its first Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP).
To deliver on its emissions reduction goals, in 2005 the EU established the European Union Emission Trading System (EU ETS) with Directive 2003/87/EC.
by Lorenza Contin The Committee on Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI)’s meetings of May 24, 2023, concerned several pieces of legislation key to achieving goals of the European Green Deal. Some critical discussions covered the sustainable use of plant protection products (‘Farm to Fork’ strategy) and the reduction of industrial emissions (EU Industrial...
IPM is a solution to significantly reduce the use of pesticides in the EU, which have shown to be damaging to biodiversity, the environment, as well as human health. Adopting IPM would prioritize strengthening Europe’s biodiversity and support tackling some key issues that face the agricultural sector and food supply concerns due to climate change. There is resistance to adopting this strategy as it would disrupt the current pesticide industry, and farmers are reluctant to change because it may affect their yield and income.
In an effort to cut pollution and improve air quality, the EU Commission has proposed new rules known as Euro 7 to tighten emission requirements for vehicles sold within the EU. Manufacturers and industry organizations are worried about the timetable, the emissions caps, and the potential financial costs of the new laws. The idea of delaying the application date and aligning the rules with international norms are two topics of continuing discussion.